Crime Rate in Southwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwell

The total recorded crimes in Southwell, Newark and Sherwood, UK in February 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwell crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Southwell, encompassing approximately 4,775 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Southwell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Chimes Meadow with total crimes: 3
  • Norwood Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Southwell?

To understand the safety of Southwell, we need to analyze Southwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newark and Sherwood:

    • In 2024, Southwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 433 crimes compared to 484.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Southwell witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

    • In 2023, Southwell had fewer crimes than the Newark and Sherwood average, with 301 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southwell witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Newark and Sherwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newark and Sherwood, Southwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Southwell Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Southwell crimes were 433. The crime rate of Southwell in 2024 was 90.67 (year) or 7.56 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southwell were around 301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.03 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Newark and Sherwood.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Southwell)CrimesRank (Southwell)CrimesRank (Southwell)
BridgeNA NA1,976 11,448 1
DevonNA NA1,287 21,277 2
CastleNA NA774 4686 3
OllertonNA NA831 3614 4
Edwinstowe & ClipstoneNA NA729 5500 5
Balderton North & CoddingtonNA NA429 9470 6
Rainworth South & BlidworthNA NA601 6418 7
BeaconNA NA501 7335 9
Sutton-on-TrentNA NA337 12365 8
Farndon & FernwoodNA NA415 10220 14
Rainworth North & RuffordNA NA332 13256 11
Balderton SouthNA NA354 11248 12
LowdhamNA NA262 15245 13
BilsthorpeNA NA264 14217 15
BoughtonNA NA138 18129 16
CollinghamNA NA160 16121 17
FarnsfieldNA NA144 1794 18
TrentNA NA88 1984 19
MuskhamNA NA77 2061 20
Dover BeckNA NA37 2141 21

Southwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202614
December 202512
November 202516
October 202518
September 202512
August 202519
July 202513
June 202514
May 20257
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20254
August 20254
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20256
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20254
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20256
August 20259
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Southwell in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Chimes Meadow (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Norwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Becketts Field (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Easthorpe (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Burgage Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Burgage (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Raysmith Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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